Bolton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bolton
With a population of 141.331, Bolton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bolton to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Bolton
Where to Eat in Bolton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ewe Restaurant and Bar (370 Chorley Rd) and The Thomas Egerton (272 Blackburn Road) are great picks.
When to visit Bolton
How to Get to Bolton
Plane
Although Bolton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 27 km from Bolton. The shortest domestic flight to Bolton departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Bolton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 279 km from Bolton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Bolton
Where to stay in Bolton
There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bolton, with prices from £8 to £900 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bolton are about 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bolton
Most booked hotels in Bolton
Hiring a car in Bolton
Hiring a car in Bolton costs £27 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.74 per litre in Bolton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.86 and £27.81. The most frequently booked car type in Bolton is Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.